61*

61*

2001
2h 9m
7.0

7.0/10

145 votes • View on IMDb

"Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?"

Overview

In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees. One, Mantle, was universally loved, while the other, Maris, was universally hated. Both men started off with a bang, and both were nearing Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Which man would reach it?

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
61* Productions Inc.
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date April 28, 2001
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0250934

Cast

Barry Pepper
Barry Pepper

Roger Maris

Thomas Jane
Thomas Jane

Mickey Mantle

Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall

Whitey Ford

Richard Masur
Richard Masur

Milt Kahn

Bruce McGill
Bruce McGill

Ralph Houk

Chris Bauer
Chris Bauer

Bob Cerv

Jennifer Crystal Foley
Jennifer Crystal Foley

Pat Maris ('61)

Christopher McDonald
Christopher McDonald

Mel Allen

Haynes Brooke
Haynes Brooke

Detroit Bartender

Bob Gunton
Bob Gunton

Dan Topping

Donald Moffat
Donald Moffat

Ford Frick

Joe Grifasi
Joe Grifasi

Phil Rizzuto

Key Crew

Billy Crystal
Director
Hank Steinberg
Writer
Billy Crystal
Executive Producer
Robert F. Colesberry
Producer
Ross Greenburg
Executive Producer